Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies: The Best Homemade Treat for All Ages
These chewy peanut butter cookies are perfect for all ages, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and nuttiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
- Make sure not to overbake for that chewy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 calories
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
Keywords: Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies